This manual was created in order to offer meaningful and enjoyable activities for persons with dementia. These activities involve “reminiscing” or remembering past experiences. In hopes of developing the most meaningful experiences, the activities included in this manual are based on crafts, games, folklore, music, and other aspects of Appalachian culture.
Each activity listed in this manual contains a justification, estimated time it takes to complete the activity, the estimated difficulty of the activity for adults with dementia, and a list of the materials needed in order to complete the activity.
Download the manual from West Virginia University here. Interestingly, the creators have created a survey for anyone who utilizes this resource, which can be found here.
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Official Appalachian Activities Manual FINAL (1).docx
Appalachian Activities for Dementia
This manual was created in order to offer meaningful and enjoyable activities for persons with dementia. These activities involve “reminiscing” or remembering past experiences. In hopes of developing the most meaningful experiences, the activities included in this manual are based on crafts, games, folklore, music, and other aspects of Appalachian culture.
Each activity listed in this manual contains a justification, estimated time it takes to complete the activity, the estimated difficulty of the activity for adults with dementia, and a list of the materials needed in order to complete the activity.
Download the manual from West Virginia University here. Interestingly, the creators have created a survey for anyone who utilizes this resource, which can be found here.
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